Ok, I see where we're off in our settings... DEALERS. I want to buy from a private seller (should have noted that in my original post). We have a LOT of "dealers" around Texas that specialize in buying auction cars/truck and selling them to illegal immigrants who don't have credit or credentials. Welcome to Texas. These trucks/car aren't worth the trouble of negotiating, asking questions & expecting honest answers, etc... These dealers don't have to be honest because their typical clientele doesn't care.

I am keeping an eye out by searching specific legitimate Toyota dealers and large name dealers in Houston, Austin, & Dallas.

New to the community... thought it might be cool to try and find my Tacoma from within.

WTB: 2001-04 Toyota Tacoma

Double Cab

6 Cylinder

4x4

Low Miles (0-70K)

Excelent Condition

No Mods

No Rust

Prefer to find one within Texas or surrounding states

I'm already financed, know the market value of these trucks and am ready to buy.... up to $18,000 budget give or take.

Tips or direct leads would be greatly appreciated!

Are you seriously going to spend $18,000 on a truck that is almost 9-12 years old? I can't even imagine making $400/month payments on a vehicle that old, Tacoma or not. Most banks won't touch that vehicle and even with excellent credit you're probably at 9%. You're honestly better off financing a new one with warranty at 3% for 72 months and no worries about repairs.

Are you seriously going to spend $18,000 on a truck that is almost 9-12 years old? I can't even imagine making $400/month payments on a vehicle that old, Tacoma or not. Most banks won't touch that vehicle and even with excellent credit you're probably at 9%. You're honestly better off financing a new one with warranty at 3% for 72 months and no worries about repairs.

I just gave the Toyota Dealership $500 to finalize my offer on a Magnetic Gray 2012 Double Cab 4x4 V6 w/TRD Off-Road Package, Tow Package, Daytime Running Lights, & Tint. My payment won't be much more than had I stuck with my original plan. It's due to reach port in 7-10 days.

I just gave the Toyota Dealership $500 to finalize my offer on a Magnetic Gray 2012 Double Cab 4x4 V6 w/TRD Off-Road Package, Tow Package, Daytime Running Lights, & Tint. My payment won't be much more than had I stuck with my original plan. It's due to reach port in 7-10 days.

So.... my search has ended.

smart move & congratulations. You're gonna love it!

thats the exact truck I just bought at the end of May. Get a good deal? After the negotiating and the rebate my final price was $29,900 before trade in and TTL. they sold it to me for $400 below invoice plus the $500 rebate.

thats the exact truck I just bought at the end of May. Get a good deal? After the negotiating and the rebate my final price was $29,900 before trade in and TTL. they sold it to me for $400 below invoice plus the $500 rebate.

I paid $30,100 after rebates before TTL. I guess I paid $200 more than you... still feel like I got a good deal.

Did you get an Automatic or Manual Tranny? Mine's Automatic.... I wanted the Manual but it wasn't available. Plus, according to Toyota, the Auto gets beter gas milage.